3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male High-Performance RF Test & Measurement Cable Assembly – Built with CFT500MWH Coaxial Cable
The 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male High-Performance RF Test & Measurement Cable Assembly — model TCA35-3.5M3.5M-1M — is engineered for laboratory-grade microwave measurement up to 26.5 GHz. This assembly is constructed using Mechanc’s CFT500MWH coaxial cable, a high-stability performance variation of the CFT500MW Phase-Stable 26.5 GHz Ultra-Flexible Precision Test Coaxial Cable. Both cable ends are terminated with precision 3.5 mm male connectors (reference 3.5-JCFT500MWH-1), ensuring repeatable performance for professional RF laboratories.
Optimized Performance Across the 26.5 GHz Band
The TCA35-3.5M3.5M-1M supports continuous operation from DC to 26.5 GHz, delivering the stable impedance and low reflection required for precision microwave testing. The assembly provides a 1.25 typical VSWR and a 2.01 dB typical insertion loss per meter, ensuring clean transmission paths for VNA calibration, S-parameter characterization, amplifier evaluation, and broadband signal-path verification.
High-Stability CFT500MWH Construction for Repeatable Measurements
The CFT500MWH coaxial cable offers enhanced phase and amplitude stability thanks to its optimized internal geometry and rugged construction. It delivers ±6° mechanical phase stability and ±0.06 dB amplitude stability, maintaining consistent performance during cable movement or repeated handling. The ultra-flexible 5.1 mm outer diameter and 51 mm minimum bend radius support routing in dense or complex test environments. With a 50,000-cycle bend life and an 82% velocity of propagation, the assembly is designed for long-term reliability and precise time-domain analysis.
Precision 3.5mm Male Connectors
Each end is fitted with precision 3.5-JCFT500MWH-1 male connectors designed for tight mechanical tolerances and low reflection across the 26.5 GHz band. These connectors ensure secure, repeatable mating for high-density microwave setups, automated test benches, and production verification. Explore more assemblies within this interface group in the 3.5mm RF Cable Assemblies category.
Qualified for High-Performance Microwave Test Systems
As part of Mechanc’s high-performance TC series, the TCA35-3.5M3.5M-1M is fully tested for VSWR, insertion loss, phase stability, and mechanical endurance. It is certified to meet REACH and RoHS environmental standards and operates within a wide –55 °C to +165 °C temperature range, ensuring reliable performance in demanding RF and microwave laboratories.